Associate Attorney

Position Summary

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to join their Consumer Litigation practice group. This Attorney will initiate new cases, draft pleadings and briefs, generate and respond to discovery requests, take and defend depositions, and actively engage in case management.

This is a full time, salaried role based at our New York, New York office with the potential to win increasing responsibilities within the practice group and attain professional growth by demonstrating knowledge, aptitude, and skill.

Required Experience & Education

• 3+ years of consumer or class action litigation experience required
• Excellent legal research and written and oral communication skills
• Experience with researching and drafting pleadings and briefs
• Experience with drafting and responding to discovery requests
• Experience preparing for taking and defending depositions
• Excellent case and project management skills
• Travel to depositions, mediations, meetings, and hearings, as necessary
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic performance
• Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar.

COMPETENCIES

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations.

Interpersonal Skills

Displays good conflict resolution skills;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others'ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly;
Listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Participates in meetings.

Written Communication

Writes clearly;
Edits work for spellingand grammar;
Varies writing style tomeet needs;
Presents numerical dataeffectively;
Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Puts success of team above own interests;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Accepts responsibility for own actions;
Follows through on commitments.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this salaried, exempt position is $170,000 to 230,000.

Salary determination will depend on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP offers a generous package of benefits with the intention of providing their employees with programs and resources that can improve their quality of life.

The following benefits create added value to the work experience and make us a premier employer for full-time employees:

• Health, Dental insurance (+ Firm sponsored contribution towards monthly premium)
• Vision Insurance
• HSA (+ Firm contribution, must be enrolled in a HDHP medical plan)
• Firm provided coverage for Short- and Long-Term Disability, Term Life, AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental insurance coverage for Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness
• Pet Insurance
• Care service resources for children and adults
• 401K with matching
• Parental Leave @ 100% pay + additional paid family leave support per State requirements
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays observed throughout the calendar year

ABOUT US

Scott+Scott is an international law firm known for its expertise in representing corporate clients, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals harmed by anticompetitive conduct or other forms of wrongdoing, including securities law and shareholder violations.

With 140 attorneys plus supporting staff in eight offices in the United States, as well as three offices in Europe, our advocacy has resulted in significant monetary settlements on behalf of our clients, along with other forms of relief.

Our highly experienced attorneys have been recognized for being among the top financial lawyers in 2024 by Lawdragon , WWL: Commercial Litigation 2024, and Legal 500 in Antitrust Civil Litigation, and have received top Chambers 2024 rankings. In addition, we have been repeatedly recognized by the American Antitrust Institute for the successful litigation of high-stakes anticompetitive claims in the United States.

To learn more about Scott+Scott, our attorneys, or complex case resolution, please visit

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.